Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
August 3, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on 
August 3, 2010.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by 
publicized notice on July 29, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.  
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public 
inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late 
Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present:  Nielsen, Brown, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak. 
City Official Present: City Treasurer, Judy Mead; Utility Department, Monte Moss;
                                   and City Attorney, Bill Francis. 

The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room 
and entry hall.

Public Comments:  None available.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
July 20, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.
July 27, 2010, Budget Session Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Vince Boudreau and Richard Krolikowski.
Disbursements list totaling $385,395.31.
SD Liquor License to Hollywood’s LLC, Wood River C-Store to cater the Wood River School Staff 
Function to be held on August 16, 2010.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as amended.  Motion seconded
by Fairbanks. Motion carried 6/0.

Sgt. Quinn Web, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., presented the Law Enforcement coverage 
for the month of July and was reviewed by the Mayor and Council.  The coverage reported was as 
follows: Patrol time-127hrs, Detail time-16hrs, and Criminal Investigations Division time-1hrs.

Dvorak made the motion to approve the amended Supplemental Agreement No.1 with the State of Nebraska,
Department of Roads. This modifies the Original Agreement by utilizing Watts Electric Company bid 
prices to decrease the estimated costs for the relocation of electrical facilities.  Motion seconded 
by Fairbanks.  Motion carried 6/0.

City Treasurer, Judy Mead presented a revised budget worksheets for the 2010-2011 fiscal years to 
the council and discussed each fund with corrections to various line items.  

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks 
made the motion to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. Motion seconded by Nielsen.  Motion carried 6/0.

You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at 
www.woodriverne.com/agendaform.htm
You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.

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Judy Mead, City Treasurer

Official 
City Council Minutes  
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Budget Session
July 27,  2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Budget Session of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted 
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on July 27, 2010.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given
in advance thereof by publicized notice on July 22, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent. An agenda
for the meeting was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of the public
body during normal business hours.

Mayor Cramer calls the session to order at 7:00 p.m.

Council Present: Nielsen, Brown, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Nielsen.
Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, and City Treasurer, Judy Mead.

The purpose for the session was to discuss the City of Wood River’s budget proposals and preparations for the 2010-2011 fiscal 
years.

City Treasurer, Judy Mead and budget coordinator presented proposed budget worksheets for the 2010-2011 fiscal years to the 
council and discussed each fund and various line items and proposed tax asking.  The council heard and considered all budget 
requests to date.  Proposals received from the various state programs were also reviewed in considering the total budget package 
and tax asking.  
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Mayor Cramer adjourned the session at 8:57 p.m. 

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Marla Knecht, CMC

Official 
City Council Minutes  
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
July 20, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted 
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on July 20, 2010.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given 
in advance thereof by publicized notice on July 15, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.  An agenda 
for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of the public 
body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Council Present: Nielsen, Brown, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak. 
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Utilities, Monte Moss; City Treasurer, Judy Mead; 
and City Engineer, Steve Wolford.

The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.

Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.

Public Comments:  None available.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:

July 8, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.

Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Ed Brown and Roger Dvorak.

Disbursements list totaling $84,213.26.

The Wood River Community Club’s request to street closing for the FunFest Parade.  The parade is held on August 21, 2010 
starting time is 10:30 a.m.

Dvorak made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented.  Motion seconded by Brown with the exception of 
Member Fairbanks abstaining from the claim made by Fairbanks Farm Equipment and Member Nielsen abstaining from the July 8, 2010, 
meeting minutes.  Motion carried 6/0.

Council member Dvorak introduced Ordinance #521; An Ordinance amending Ordinance #472, the Wood River Zoning Ordinance, to provide
for regulations and definitions regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for regulations regarding regulations and 
requirements for commercial /utility grade Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for regulations and restrictions regarding 
Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for amendments to Section 7.15.01, 7.15.02, 7.15.03, and 7.15.04 of the Wood River
 Zoning Ordinance and moved that it be read by title and approved on its second reading by title only and that the statutory rule 
requiring that Ordinance #521 be read by title on three (3) different days be dispensed with.  Upon approval of this Ordinance it
 will be available by pamphlet form at the City Office.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks.  A vote of (5/1) was recorded: Yeas-5: 
(Nielsen, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak).  Nayes-1: (Brown). Passed on its second and final reading.

Council member Krolikowski moved that Ordinance #521 be passed on its final reading by title only.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks. 
A vote of (5/1) was recorded: Yeas-5: (Nielsen, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak).  Nayes-1: (Brown). Motion carried.

Council member Brown introduced Ordinance #523; An Ordinance of the City of Wood River, Nebraska amending of the Wood River 
Municipal Code, to provide for later hours of sale of alcoholic beverages, to repeal conflicting ordinances and providing that 
effective date of this ordinance.  And moved that it be read by title and approved on its first reading by title only and that 
the statutory rule requiring that Ordinance #523 be read by title on three (3) different days be dispensed with.  Motion seconded
 by Nielsen.  A vote of (3/3) was recorded: Yeas-3: (Nielsen, Brown, and Fairbanks).  Nayes-3: (Krolikowski, Boudreau, and 
Dvorak). With a split vote, the Mayor casts his deciding vote as against.  The motion failed.

Boudreau made the motion to approve the purchase of one Variable Frequency Drive to be installed at the Lilley Street well.  
The Variable Frequency Drive will be an Allen Bradley unit purchased from Kriz-Davis Co of Grand Island.  The cost for the unit 
is $4,160.50 for a 30 hp.  Motion seconded by Nielsen.  Motion carried 6/0.

Krolikowski made the motion to proceed with the removal and replacing of the south side floor to the fire station, with W Design 
Associates to over see the project. The repairs will run approximately $31,490.35.  Motion seconded by Boudreau.  A vote of 
(5/1) was recorded: Yeas-5: (Nielsen, Brown, Krolikowski, Fairbanks and Boudreau).  Nayes-1: (Dvorak).  Motion carried.

Nielsen made the motion to approve change order number 2 with J.I.L. Asphalt Paving for the street overlay project.  Motion 
seconded by Boudreau.  Motion carried 6/0.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve pay request number 2 to J.I.L Asphalt Paving for the street overlay project in the amount 
of $94,638.22.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 6/0.

Dvorak made the motion to approve to pay St. Paul Lawn Care $275.00 for the week of May 12-16, 2010, where only partial mowing 
was completed due to inclement weather.  Motion seconded by Nielsen.  A vote of (5/1) was recorded: Yeas-5: (Nielsen, Brown, 
Krolikowski, Boudreau and Dvorak).  Nayes-1: (Fairbanks).  Motion carried.

A concerned citizen put in a request for the City to voice their opinion on the City of Grand Island and Hall County merging the 
Hall County Building Department and the Grand Island City’s Building Department.  The Council thinks the public’s voice would be
more effective then just one letter from the city council.

Fairbanks made the motion to extend the 2 hour limit on the meeting.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 6/0.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve a request to allow the use of golf carts by the Handicap Public, with a visible Handicap 
tag for the August 7, 2010, City Wide Garage Sale.  The general public who are not handicapped are prohibited from the use of 
golf carts.  Violators will be ticketed by the Hall County Sheriff’s Department.  Motion seconded by Nielsen 6/0.

Fairbanks made the motion, after the council’s review of Marla Knecht’s annual evaluation, to approve a pay increase of $.50 per
 hour.  Motion seconded by Dvorak.  After further discussion, Boudreau amended the motion for a pay increase of $.70 per hour.  

The amended motion died for a lack of a second.  The vote continuted with the original motion for a $.50 pay increase.   
A vote of (2/4) was recorded: Yeas-2: (Nielsen, and Fairbanks).  Nayes-4: (Brown, Krolikowski, Boudreau and Dvorak).  Motion failed.

Brown made the motion to approve a pay increase of $1.00 per hour for Knecht.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  A vote of (3/3) 
was recorded: Yeas-3: (Brown, Krolikowski and Dvorak).  Nayes-3: (Nielsen, Fairbanks, and Boudreau). With a split vote, the Mayor
 casted his deciding vote against the $1.00 increase.  The motion failed.

Boudreau made the motion to approve a pay increase of $.75 per hour for Knecht.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski. 
A vote of (4/2) was recorded: Yeas-4: (Brown, Krolikowski, Boudreau and Dvorak.).  Nayes-2: (Nielsen, and Fairbanks). 
Motion carried.

City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of June with the Mayor, Council, and those present.

Pursuant to requirements of Nebraska State Statue 19-1102. Salaries for employees for the City of Wood River are as follows: 
Utility Administrator-$22.00/hr., Utility System Foreman-$18.50/hr., Utility System Technician-$16.60/hr., Wastewater 
Operator-$14.50/hr., Municipal Clerk-$14.75/hr., Seasonal Park-$12.00/hr., and Municipal Treasurer-$1,000.00 per monthly 
contract.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Council member Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn 
at 9:55 p.m. Motion seconded by Nielsen.  Motion carried 6/0.

You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at
 www.woodriverne.com/agendaform.htm 

You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.

__________________________

Marla Knecht, City Clerk

Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
July 8, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of 
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on 
July 6, 2010.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized 
notice on July 1, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.  An agenda for the 
meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office 
of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the 
Wood River’s website at (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present:  Brown, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak. 
Council Absent: Nielsen.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, Utility Department, Monte Moss and City Attorney,
Bill Francis. City Treasurer, Judy Mead, Regional Planning Commissioner, Chad Nabity and City Engineer,
Steve Wolford. Scott Keene, Bond Agent for Ameritas Investment Co.

The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and 
entry hall.

Public Comments:  None available.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
June 22, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Ed Brown and Roger Dvorak.
Disbursements list totaling $92,588.33.
Approve for Brent Gascho and Doug Krause to attend the Water Backflow License Recertification Training 
Class to be held at the Howard Johnson Riverside Inn., Grand Island, Nebraska on September 29, 2010.
Dvorak made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented.  Motion seconded by 
Brown with the exception of Member Brown abstaining from the meeting minutes. Motion carried 5/0.

A copy of the publication for the Public Hearing was provided by the Mayor, Council, and those present 
in the agenda. 

Fairbanks made the motion at 7:01 p.m. to move out of the regular session and into the Public Hearing.  
The Purpose of said hearing: for the Catering application submitted by Hollywood’s LLC DBA Wood River C 
Store. Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 5-0.

Fairbanks made the motion at 7:03 p.m. to move out of the Public Hearing back into the regular session.  
Motion seconded by Dvorak.  Motion carried 5-0.
 

Fairbanks made the motion to approve the Catering application submitted by Hollywood’s LLC DBA Wood 
River C Store.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 5-0.

Council Member Dvorak introduced Ordinance #521- An Ordinance amending Ordinance #472, the Wood River 
Zoning Ordinance, to provide for regulations and definitions regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems; 
to provide for regulations and requirements for commercial/utility grade Wind Energy Conversion Systems;
 to provide for regulations and restrictions regarding Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide 
for amendments to Section 7.15.01, 7.15.02, 7.15.03, and 7.15.04 of the Wood River Zoning Ordinance; 
repealing conflicting ordinance and providing the effective date of this ordinance; and move that it 
be read by title and passed on its first reading.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks.  A vote of (4/1) was 
recorded: Yeas-4: (Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak). Nayes-1: (Brown). First reading passed.

Council Member Boudreau introduced Ordinance #522: An Ordinance Authorizing the issuance of Electric 
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, of the City of Wood River, Nebraska, for the purpose of constructing 
additions and improvements to the Electric System owned by the City; prescribing the form of said bonds;
 pledging and hypothecating the revenues and earnings of the Electric Distribution System owned by the 
City for the payment of said bonds; entering into a contract on behalf of the City with the holders of 
said bonds; providing for the sale of the bonds; authorizing the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser;
 providing for the disposition of the bond proceeds and providing for the publication of this ordinance 
in pamphlet form.  And move that it be read by title and passed on it first reading by title only and 
that the statutory rule requiring the Ordinance #522 be read by title on three (3) different days be
 dispensed with.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks with the exception to Page 10, Section 11, under 
(b) Bond Account : changes to separate banking account will be noted that the funds will be deposited 
in the general checking account, but designated as the “Electric Utility Fund”.  Motion carried 5-0.  

Council Member Dvorak moved that Ordinance #522 be passed on its final reading by title only.  Motion
 seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 5-0.

The Council, after a lengthy discussion on the quote from Starostka for the removal and replacement of 
both the north and south halves of the Fire Station floor, had a couple of issues they wanted resolved
 before the proposal would be approved to proceed.  Steve Wolford will contact Starostka with the issues
 and will bring back the results to the council at the next meeting.

Price quotes on Variable Frequency Drive units were discussed. The plans to get an additional water 
wells for the city was tabled.  The letter of authorization for W Design to design the well field 
project and system upgrades was tabled.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve the letter of authorization for W Design to assist the City to 
investigate and recommend causes for concerns at the sewer plant, with exception to add: “Assist and 
recommend new rate structure for Industrial Waste Water”.  Motion seconded by Boudreau.  Motion carried 
5/0.

Krolikowski made the motion to extend the 2 hour limit on the meeting.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks.  
Motion carried 5/0.

The council discussed the issue of the play ground equipment at the Tennis Park.  At this time the play 
ground equipment will stay, but the awning for the shelter at the park needs a new roof or possibly 
replaced.

City Treasurer, Judy Mead presented the first draft of the budget worksheets for the 2010-2011 fiscal 
years to the council, discussed each fund, various line items, and proposed tax asking.  The council 
heard and considered all budget requests to date.  

The Council was made aware of concerns about the property at 1201 Walnut St., the property needs 
attention.  The Mayor has been give permission to contact the property owner.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., submitted the Law Enforcement coverage for the month of June and was 
reviewed by the Mayor and Council.  The coverage reported was as follows: Patrol time-137hrs, Detail 
time-27hrs, and Criminal Investigations Division time-1hrs.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks 
made the motion to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Motion seconded by Boudreau.  Motion carried 5/0.

You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at 
www.woodriverne.com/agendaform.htm
You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.

__________________________
Marla Knecht, City Clerk

Official 
City Council Minutes  
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
June 22, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River,
 Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on June 22, 2010.  Notice
 of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on June 17, 2010 
in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.  An agenda for the meeting, was kept 
continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of the public body 
during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at
 (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak. 
Council Absent: Nielsen and Brown.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, City Utilities, Monte Moss, City Treasurer, Judy Mead 
and City Attorney, Bill Francis.   City Engineer, Steve Wolford.

The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and 
entry hall.

Public Comments:  None available.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
June 8, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Travis Fairbanks and Lee Nielsen.
Disbursements list totaling $91,430.09.
The list of New Compost Card Applicants.
Electrical Accounts for past six months to be submitted for collections.
Reinstate Compost Card Customers was removed for further discussion.
Two SD Liquor License to Hollywood’s LLC, Wood River C-Store to cater private parties to be held on July
19 and July 31, 2010 at Babel’s Barn.
SD Liquor License to Hollywood’s LLC, Wood River C-Store to cater the Annual Street Dance to be held on 
August 21-22, 2010.
SD Liquor License to Cary-Turek c/o Teresa Hahn to cater the Cary-Turek Wedding Party to be held on July
17, 2010 at Babel’s Barn.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as with the exception of the 
reinstatement of the compost card customers for further discussion.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski 
with the exception of Member Fairbanks abstaining from the claim made by Fairbanks Farm Equipment.  
Motion carried 4/0.

A brief discussion was conducted to clarify the reinstatement fee.  Since these violations were illegal
 dumping violations, these have no reinstatement penalty fee and all the customers will be charged is 
the $15.00 annual fee.

Boudreau made the motion to approve the reinstatement of the compost card to the listed customers, who 
were banned from using the compost area for the last year due to illegal dumping.  Motion seconded by 
Fairbanks.  Motion carried 4/0.

Boudreau made the motion to approve change order #1 with JIL Asphalt Paving on the Downtown Street 
Overlay for addition of curb and gutter work.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 4/0.

Boudreau made the motion to approve the repairs to be done to west 9th Street by JIL Asphalt Paving for 
the cost of  $3,640.80.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 4/0.

Krolikowski made the motion to approve the 2” overlay on the basketball court by the ball park with 
work to be done by JIL Asphalt Paving for the cost of $4,575.00, and with the consideration for the 
work to be done in early fall in order not to damage the grounds with the equipment.  If the cost may 
increase, then the work is to be done as soon as possible.  Motion seconded by Boudreau.  Motion 
carried 4/0.

A copy of the publication for the Public Hearing was provided to the Mayor, Council, and those present 
in the agenda.

Krolikowski made the motion at 7:15 p.m. to move out of the regular meeting and into the Public Hearing.
The purpose of said hearing- Concerning proposed changes to the Wireless Communications Tower 
Regulations for the City of Wood River (section 7.11).  A copy of the proposed regulations was made 
available at the City of Wood River’s office and in the Council’s agenda.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks.  
Motion carried 4/0.

The Mayor opened the floor for discussion.  Bob Neumann of the Center for Municipal Solutions had 
concerns of overpopulation of towers, something that may become more and more noticeable as towers are 
getting closer together in order to support more digital media.  Typically cell companies don’t like 
to collocate because leases on competing towers cost about four to five times the cost of building a 
brand new tower.

Dvorak made the motion at 7:25 p.m. to close the Public Hearing and proceed with the regular meeting.  
Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 4/0.

Dvorak made the motion to submit the proposed changes of the Wireless Communications Tower Regulations 
for the City of Wood River (section 7.11) to the City Attorney to formulate an ordinance to repeal the 
existing regulations and replace them with the new updates.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion 
carried 4/0.

Fairbanks made the motion to authorize the Mayor’s signature on the Relocations of Electrical Utilities 
Wood River Viaduct Agreement with the State of Nebraska Department of Roads to be amended in the future.
Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 4/0.

Krolikowski made the motion to authorize the Mayor’s signature on the Underground Power Wireline 
Crossing Agreement at mile post 162.7 on the Kearney Subdivision at or near Wood River, Hall County, 
Nebraska.  This agreement is between the City of Wood River and the Union Pacific Railroad Company.  
Motion seconded by Dvorak.  Motion carried 4/0.

Dvorak made the motion to authorize the Mayor’s signature on the Overhead 7.2 kv Wireline Crossing 
Agreement at mile post 161.9 on the Kearney Subdivision at or near Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska.  
This agreement is between the City of Wood River and the Union Pacific Railroad Company.  Motion 
seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 4/0.

A copy of the publication of the “2010 Electrical Distribution System Improvements” invitation to bid 
was made available in the council’s agenda.

In compliance with State Public Bidding Statutes, JEO Consulting Group, Inc. presented a bid tab for 
bids received June 17, 2010 for the “2010 Electrical Distribution System Improvements” project in Wood
 River, Nebraska in conjunction with Nebraska Department of Roads (“NDOR”) project number 
STPD-STPN-TMT-11-2(114).  JEO Consulting Group, Inc. presented Mid-Plains Power, Inc. as the apparent 
low bidder with the acknowledgement that the contractor had several multiplication errors and failed 
to compute working days on the bid form, thus the City council decided to look more closely to the 2nd 
lowest bidder, Watts Electric Co.

Krolikowski made the motion to award the project to the 2nd lowest bidder, Watts Electric Co., in the 
amount of $2,528,234.19 contingent upon the approval of the Nebraska Department of Roads.  Motion 
seconded by Dvorak.  Motion carried 4/0.  An agreement with Watts Electric Co. will be initiated that 
abides by the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act and Nebraska Employment Security Laws.

William Luehr and Rick Klamm presented to the council the new insurance policy with updates for the 
City’s consideration.  When reviewing the policy, the new bobcat skid-steer was updated.  Annual 
Premium due is $41,701.00.

City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report, covering the month of May with the Mayor, 
Council, and those present.

The council had a brief discussion about two residents’ concerns of a pine tree causing havoc on their 
property and equipment.  The residents of these properties requested the city to remove it.  The city 
has declined to remove it due to the fact it is not on the city’s right a way.  But if it was on 
the city’s right a way, it still would be up to the resident to maintain the right a way that is 
adjacent to their properties. 

The Ordinance for the Electric Utility Revenue Bonds has been moved to a meeting in July.

The Fire Station cost repair for the other half of the floor has been moved to a meeting in July.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks 
made the motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Motion seconded by Boudreau.  Motion carried 4/0.

You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at 
www.woodriverne.com/agendaform.htm 
You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.

__________________________
Marla Knecht, City Clerk

Official 
City Council Minutes  
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
June 8, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City 
of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street,
 on June 8, 2010.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof 
by publicized notice on June 1, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent. 
 An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public
 inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late 
Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Nielsen, Brown, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak. 
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht and City Attorney, Bill Francis. 

The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room 
and entry hall.

Public Comments:  None available.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
May 18, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.
May 24, 2010, Study Session Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Travis Fairbanks and Lee Nielsen.
Disbursements list totaling $279,154.22.
Approve the application, submitted by Brian and Julie Hayes, to permit to sell permissible fireworks
 at retail from June 25, 2010 to July 4, 2010.
Approve for Monte Moss, Brent Gascho and Doug Krause to attend the Nebraska Rural Water Association 
cross-connection control “backflow” recertification training class to be held in York on September 15, 
2010 and in Cairo on November 16, 2010.
Nielsen made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented.  Motion seconded by 
Fairbanks with the exception of Member Dvorak abstaining from the May 18, 2010 minutes, Member 
Krolikowski abstaining from the May 24, 2010 minutes and Member Fairbanks abstaining the claim made 
by Fairbanks Farm Equipment.  The claim by Central Nebraska Humane will be billed to the home owner.  
Motion carried 6/0.

Ordinance #521- An Ordinance amending Ordinance #472, the Wood River Zoning Ordinance, to provide for
regulations and definitions regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for regulations and 
requirements for commercial/utility grade Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for regulations
and restrictions regarding Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for amendments to 
Section 7.15.01, 7.15.02, 7.15.03, and 7.15.04 of the Wood River Zoning Ordinance; repealing conflicting
ordinance was tabled.  The Council has requested Chad Nabity of the Regional Planning Commission present
to give his assessment of the information. 

Sgt. Quinn Webb, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., presented the Law Enforcement coverage for
 the month of May and was reviewed by the Mayor and Council.  The coverage reported was as follows: 
Patrol time-159hrs, Detail time-21hrs, and Criminal Investigations Division time-13hrs.

Price quotes on Variable Frequency Drive units were moved to the meeting on June 22, 2010, since City 
Engineer, Steve Wolford was unable to attend.  He will provide quotes then.

The City discussed the quote from Starostka to remove and replaced the damaged floor in the Fire Station.

The council would like to receive a quote for the entire floor to be removed and replaced.

The agreement with the Wood River Rural High School to use the right-a-way for a fiber optic was tabled 
until the meeting of June 22, 2010, since no one from the school was present to discuss the agreement.
A short discussion was conducted concerning the basketball court by the ball park receiving a new asphalt
overlay.  This was moved to the meeting of June 22, 2010 in order to receive more information.

A discussion was conducted on who’s responsible to mow the alleys.  Right now the council is requesting 
that home owners please maintain the alley that is adjacent to their property.

The council discussed formulating a plan to get additional wells for water.  This plan is in process, 
the city is at this time acquiring the land.  

D’s Bar has put in a request to the city council to consider enacting the new state law, amendment LB861
that was recently passed, to allow bars to remain open until 2:00 a.m.  At the meeting of June 22, 
2010, an ordinance to amend the city code will be provided for the council’s vote.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks 
made the motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Motion seconded by Nielsen.  Motion carried 6/0.

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Official 
City Council Minutes  
	City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
May 18, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of 
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on 
May 18, 2010.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized 
notice on May 13, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.  An agenda for the 
meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office 
of the public body during normal business hours and late on Friday before the Council’s meeting on the 
Wood River’s website (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken.
Council Present: Krolikowski, Brown, Nielsen, Fairbanks, and Boudreau.
Council Absent: Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Utilities, Monte Moss, City Clerk, Marla Knecht and City Treasurer, 
Judy Mead.

The Mayor led the Council Member and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room 
and hall.

Public comments:  Dave Starostka was present to review with the council the cost to remove and replace 
3,440 sq. ft. of the floor in the Fire Station.  This item will be on June’s 8th Council’s meeting for 
approval.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
May 4, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Ed Brown and Richard Krolikowski.
Disbursements total was $62,224.53.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented.  Motion seconded 
by Brown with the exception of Member Fairbanks abstaining from the claim made by Fairbanks Farm 
Equipment.   Motion carried 5/0.

Ordinance #521- An Ordinance amending Ordinance #472, the Wood River Zoning Ordinance, to provide for 
regulations and definitions regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for regulations and 
requirements for commercial/utility grade Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for regulations 
and restrictions regarding Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems; to provide for amendments to Section 
7.15.01, 7.15.02, 7.15.03, and 7.15.04 of the Wood River Zoning Ordinance; repealing conflicting 
ordinance was put on hold.

Mr. Sheeks, representing the Wood River Rural School District, put in a second request for permission 
to use the city right-a-ways to trench/drill a fiber optic connection between the High/Middle School 
to the Elementary School.  This connection would allow greater bandwidth for the Elementary School in 
allowing for faster internet access as well as the ability to use distance learning.  The proposed 
connection would travel down the north side of Wood River Road, then South down the east side of Walnut 
Street to the Elementary School.  This would also eliminate the need to duplicate databases at both 
schools and decrease the amount of time necessary for an ever growing number of online tests.  
After exploring other possible solutions such as rented fiber or hanging fiber, the Wood River School 
District is recommending this option as it will give the schools the fastest, most reliable connection.
The necessary funding is available through a grant.  Mrs. Huff was also present to answer any questions 
the council would have.  Mr. Sheeks will have more information for the council at the meeting on 
June 8th.

The City’s 50,000 gallon riveted cone style water storage tank was cleaned and inspected on 5/5/2010. 
The crew of Maguire Iron, Inc. found the interior lining to be in fair condition, however considering 
its age, it has held up exceptionally well.  They also found an area of thin metal just outboard the 
rivet seam at the junction of the tank bottom and the 4’ diameter center riser feed pipe.  Due to the 
amount of repair required, none was done at that time.  Inspection list of problems:
Leaking tank bottom.
Access leg has no ladder or safety climb.
Balcony access ladder is non-compliant.
Balcony railing is non-compliant-Shell ladder is outboard balcony rail.
Rolling roof/shell ladder is non-compliant and has loose rungs.
Roof ladder from top-rungs are loose.
Finial ball vent at roof peak is non-compliant.
Roof hatch is non-compliant.
Penetration in roof for CP system allows entry of contamination.
Old vent panel allows entry of contamination.
Roof eve gap is marginal but not too bad.
Epoxy in tanks shell is fair but excellent considering age.
Tank saucer is thin and has rust holes outboard rivets.
Coating failures in lower tank saucer.
Coating in tank bowl is fair but excellent considering age.
Riser access hatch is non-compliant.
Pictures of the inspection can be viewed at the city office.
To bring the water tank up to code estimated cost would be around $235,800 or an annual equivalent 
cost of $14,000 spread over 20 years.  The cost to remove the old water tower would run $13,000-42,000
 depending on demolition options.  

City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report, covering the month of April with the Mayor,
 Council and those present.

Nielsen made the motion to approve the City Treasurer, Judy Mead’s request to attend the 2010 Municipal
 Accounting & Finance Conference for June 18, 2010 being held at the Holiday Inn, Kearney.  Motion 
seconded by Fairbanks.  Motion carried 5/0.

Fairbanks made the motion to proceed with the asbestos inspection for the house at 108 West 10th Street.
Motion seconded by Boudreau.  Motion carried 5/0.

Property located at 1102 Elm Street was brought to the City’s attention about the accumulation of 
materials.

Fairbanks made the motion to send a letter addressing the City’s concerns of the accumulation of 
materials to the property owner.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 5/0.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Council member Nielsen
made the motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks.  Motion carried 5/0.
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Official 
City Council Minutes  
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
March 16, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of 
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on 
February 16, 2010.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by 
publicized notice on February 11, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.  
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public 
inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal business hours and late on Friday 
before the Council’s meeting on the Wood River’s website (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken.
Council Present: Krolikowski, Brown, Nielsen, Fairbanks, and Dvorak.
Council Absent: Boudreau.
City Official Present: City Utilities, Monte Moss, and City Clerk, Marla Knecht.

The Mayor led the Council Member and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and 
hall.

Public comments:  None given.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
March 2, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Lee Nielsen and Vince Boudreau. 
Disbursements total was $23,321.39.
Nielsen made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented.  Motion seconded by 
Krolikowski with the exception of Council member Fairbanks abstaining from the claims made by Fairbanks 
Farm Equipment.  Motion carried 5/0.

Opening bids for the demolition of building and grading located upon property at 121 West 9th Street 
were as follows:
Dobesh Leveling 3500 W 2nd St of Grand Island, Nebraska entered a bid of $16,898.00.

Blessing LLC PO Box 458 of Kearney, Nebraska entered a bid of $9,950.00.

Nielsen made the motion to award the contract for the disposal of all concrete, foundations, sewer and 
water mains upon the property and restoration of the surface to Blessing LLC of Kearney for the bid of
$9,950.00.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 5/0.

The City had Quad-C Consulting of Grand Island do the asbestos testing for the building at 121 West 9th 
Street.  The only material that came back positive was the roof flashing which is on the perimeter 
parapet walls.  The amount was estimated at 2%.  A recommendation by Quad-C Consulting was given to 
have a sample point count done. This is a more actuate percentage count.  If this count were to come 
in at 1% or under, no special treatment would need to be done.  On 3/16/2010 the point count results 
were received and came in at .75%, which means the asbestos in the building will need no special 
treatment.

A review was conducted on the six new bore holes in the Fire Station cement floor that the Council 
requested.  Three of the six places did meet the 6” minimum thickness required for the concrete.  
The floor has two major heating zones, the north half and the south half.  The north half had two 
out of the five cores that revealed thin cement.  The two thin areas are in the section of the floor 
that is furthest from the heating manifold where all the pipes come together.  All four cores that 
were drilled in the south half revealed less than 6” thickness required for the cement.  The south 
half is where they are currently parking the heavy trucks and where the cracking and breaking up of
 the cement is occurring.

A project budget estimate for removal and replacement for the floor was provided by the City Engineer, 
Steve Wolford.

The Council reviewed the combination Crop Ground and Hunting, Recreational Ground Lease Agreement.  
The agreement will be sent back to the City Attorney for revisions.

Nielsen made the motion to approve the upgrade for the Load/Energy Management Software Version 8.0 and 
the Remote Transmitter Unit (RTU) in the electrical substation.  The RT Unit collects data and sends 
the City’s electrical system load data to the monitoring computer in the utilities office via telephone.
  The computer in the utilities office monitors the load management data and controls the City load as 
necessary.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks.  Motion carried 5/0.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve the new annual lease agreement for a new 2010 S205 Bobcat, 
equipped with a bucket, pallet forks, and a hydraulic angle broom.  The new lease will be a 12 month 
term with a 250 hour machine operating limit for a cost of $2,725.00.   Motion seconded by Krolikowski.
 Motion carried 5/0. 

Mayor Cramer brought to the attention of the council that the Animal Control Officer has been asked by 
citizens of the community to capture animals outside of the city limits and to function as a pest 
eliminator which violates the city ordinances.   The Animal Control Officer has been instructed to 
no longer act on these requests.

Interim-City Treasurer, Judy Mead, provided for review, the financial report, covering the month of 
February, to the Mayor, Council and those.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Council member Fairbanks
 made the motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.  Motion seconded by Nielsen.  Motion carried 5/0.
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Official 
City Council Minutes 
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
February 16, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of 
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on 
February 16, 2010. Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by 
publicized notice on February 11, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent. 
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection 
at the City Office of the public body during normal business hours and late on Friday before the 
Council’s meeting on the Wood River’s website (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken.
Council Present: Krolikowski, Brown, Nielsen, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Council Absent: none
City Official Present: City Utilities, Monte Moss, and City Clerk, Marla Knecht.
Interim-City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
The Mayor led the Council Member and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and 
hall.

Public comments: None given.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
February 2, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Travis Fairbanks and Richard 
Krolikowski.
Disbursements total was $85,992.68.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda with corrections to the minutes.
 Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion carried 6/0.

Opening bids for the Hunting and Recreational Ground and Cash Rent Farm Ground was conducted the 
results were as follows:
Patrick Rahe, Kearney bid $2,525.00 for the 1 year hunting and recreational ground lease only.
Ryan Clark, Shelton bid $701.00 for the 1 year hunting and recreational ground lease only.
Mark Kjar, Kearney bid $800.00 for the 1 year hunting and recreational ground lease only.
Brad Kelly, Grand Island bid $525.00 for the 1 year hunting and recreational ground lease only.
James Perdew, Hastings bid $1,250.00 for the 1 year hunting and recreational ground lease only.
Chad Rathman, Wood River bid $7,869.00 for the 3 year combination farm and hunting ground lease 
and $7,449.00 for the 3 year farm ground lease only.
Mick Wissing, Shelton bid $11,375.00 for the 3 year combination farm and hunting ground lease.
Steven Schmidt, Doniphan bid $1,700.00 for the 1 year hunting and recreational ground lease only.
Nielsen made the motion to award the 3 year combination farm and hunting ground lease to Mick Wissing 
of Shelton for the bid of $11,375.00. Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion carried 6/0.

Mrs. Mary Thienel requested to be on the agenda regarding the assessment notice that she received. Ms.
Thienel would like to have the interest charge waived in full.

After a thorough discussion, Councilman Fairbanks made the motion that Mrs. Mary Thienel pay a total of
 $9,200, the original assessment of $8,093 and $1,107 of interest. The penalty interest was dropped 
because of inconsistent notification. This will pay the assessment in full. Motion seconded by 
Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
The Amended and Restated Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement with the Rural District Fire Department will
 go back to the committees for further discussion and clarification

The council was made aware of the difference of sewer water output to the metered water usage from the 
Pioneer Trails Energy.

Dvorak made the motion to send Brent Gascho and Doug Krause to the 2010 NMVQA Mosquito Control Workshop
 on June 10th in Kearney. They will also have the mosquito sprayer machine calibrated and tested in 
preparation for summer. Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion carried 6/0.

Brown made the motion to rehire Lexee English and Tiffany Leonard for the summer park position. Motion
 seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.

Fairbanks made the motion, after the council’s review of Doug Krause’s annual evaluation, to approve
 a pay increase of $.50, retroactive to January 31, his hiring date. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. 
The vote of (5/1) was recorded: Yeas-Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Nielsen, Boudreau and Dvorak. Nays-Brown. 
Motion carried.

Interim-City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of January with 
the Mayor, Council and those present.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Council member 
Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Motion seconded by Nielsen. Motion carried 6/0.
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Official 
  City Council Minutes  
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
January 19, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of 
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on 
January 19, 2010.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by 
publicized notice on January 14, 2010 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.  
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public 
inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal business hours and late on 
Friday before the Council’s meeting on the Wood River’s website (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken.
Council Present: Krolikowski, Brown, Nielsen, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Council Absent: none
City Official Present: City Utilities, Monte Moss, and City Clerk, Marla Knecht.
		       Interim-City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
The Mayor led the Council Member and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting 
room and hall.

Public comments:  None given.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
January 5, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Ed Brown and Roger Dvorak.
Disbursements total was $105,208.73.
Brown made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda with corrections to the minutes.
Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 6/0.

Mayor Greg Cramer made the following appointment:  Judy Mead as Interim-City Treasurer.

Boudreau made the motion to accept the appointment made by the Mayor to have Judy Mead as
Interim-City Treasurer.  Motion seconded by Dvorak.  Motion carried 6/0.

Krolikowski introduce Resolution 2010-26, Resolution of Association or Organization, Authority 
to open account(s), to Deposit and Withdraw Funds, and to Open and Have Access to Safe Deposit
 Box(es), this Organization shall certify to any Financial Institution the names of the persons 
who are at present authorized to act on behalf of this Organization under this Resolution and
 shall from time to time hereafter as changes in the personnel of said officers are made,
 immediately certify such changes to the Financial Institution.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks. 
 Motion carried 6/0.

Interim-City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of December 
with the Mayor, Council and those present.

Fairbanks made the motion to go out of the regular session and into the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m
to hear any protests to the issuance of the One and Six Year Plans for specific street 
improvements.  Motion seconded by Dvorak.  Motion carried 6/0.

A copy of the publication for the Public Hearing was provided in the agenda to the Mayor, Council 
and those present.

Nick Clinebell with W Design, presented to the council and those present the One and Six Year
 Plan for specific street improvements for review and discussion.    

Fairbanks made the motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. and to proceed with the 
regular session. Motion seconded by Boudreau.  Motion carried 6/0.

Dvorak introduced Resolution No. 2010-25, One and Six Year Plan for specific street improvements 
for the current year.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks.  Motion carried 6/0.

Boudreau made the motion to approve the plans and specs for the Downtown Street Overlay, which 
includes 9th from West street to the intersection of 9th and East Street, Hwy 30 and Main Street 
to the intersection of 10th and Main Street, and Hwy 30 and East Street to the intersection of 
10th and East Street and a separate bid for the alley that runs east and west between Main Street 
and East Street and within the block bordered on the North by 10th Street and on the South by 9th 
Street.  The motion included an exception for an alternate to add the parking lot of the city 
utilities located on 10th Street, west of City Hall.  Bid date is set for February 25, 2010 at 
2:00 p.m., which then bids will be opened and read publicly.  The bids will be presented to the
 Council at the March 2, 2010 meeting for their review and approval.  Motion seconded by Nielsen.  
Motion carried 6/0.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve the plans and specs for the Barrier Fence for the Railroad 
Crossing, which must be built when the new railroad overpass and walk way overpass are built. 
The plans and specs, on approval by the Council, will be submitted to the State Department of
Roads for their approval.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 6/0.

The Council engaged in a deep discussion about possible sites for the Community Center/City Hall.
The Community Improvement Committee recommended the lot west of current City Hall be considered
due to the size and capacity of a community center, accessibility of parking, and good proximity 
of the City Park.   Todd Kwiecinski with W Design was present with input on the building.  
Mr. Kwiecinski will draft a functional building for that site and submit the idea back to the 
Council by the meeting of February 2, 2010.

The First Presbyterian Church submitted a request for permission to build a 4 ft. by 40 ft. 
mansard on the front of their new addition.  Council wants Max Borsen, the Hall County Building 
Inspector’s opinion on building codes, its feasibility, and whether the building will support 
the mansard without poles for bracing.   This will be discussed at the following meeting, 
February 2, 2010.

Roger Dvorak has informed the Council of the repairs to be done on Fire Truck Unit 31.  The seals
 are failing on this pumper truck.  The estimated cost of repairs will be $4,000 to $5,000.

Brown made the motion to proceed to produce a resolution for a Snow Emergency Route for Walnut
 Street. This will include the street from Hwy 30 north to 14th Street.  Motion seconded by 
Boudreau.  Motion carried 6/0.

Nielsen made the motion to approve (6) six months of past due electrical accounts be submitted 
to collections.  Motion seconded by Krolikowski.  Motion carried 6/0.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve Marla Knecht’s application to attend the Master Municipal 
Clerk Academy on March 17-19, 2010, to be held at the Sandhills Convention Center, in North 
Platte. Ms. Knecht will submit a scholarship application to the Municipal Energy Agency of 
Nebraska.  Motion seconded by  Krolikowski.  Motion carried 6/0.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Council member 
Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.  Motion seconded by Nielsen.  Motion carried 
46/0.
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 Official 
City Council Minutes 
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
November 17, 2009 

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council 
of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers 
of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on November 17, 2009. Notice of the time and 
place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on
 November 12, 2009 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.
 An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available 
for public inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal 
business hours and late on Friday night before the Council’s meeting on the
 Wood River’s website (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken.
Council Present: Brown, Nielsen, Fairbanks, and Boudreau.
Council Absent: Krolikowski and Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Utilities, Monte Moss, and City Clerk, Marla Knecht.

City Treasurer, John Markussen.

Recited the Pledge of allegiance.

Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted 
in the meeting room and hall.

Public comments: None given. 
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
November 3, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Travis Fairbanks and Lee 
Nielsen.
Disbursements total was $81,460.70.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda with 
corrections to the minutes. Motion seconded by Nielsen with the exception of 
Councilman Fairbanks abstaining from the claim made by Fairbanks business and 
Councilman Boudreau abstaining from the regular meeting minutes. Motion carried 4/0.
Ordinance #519, to amend Section 3-809 of the Wood River Municipal Code; to 
provide a minimum rate for the municipal electrical system; to provide a minimum 
rate for the area lighting charges; to provide for an effective date of this 
ordinance; and to repeal conflicting portions of said Code Section, was discussed 
by the Council and was held for further studies. 

A concerned resident was in contact with their Council representative about Pioneer
 Trail Energy of Wood River stock piling waste products southwest of the plant for 
the past 30-60 days. Photos were provided to the board to view the situation. The
 Council in review of the situation has requested the Mayor to speak with Pioneer 
Trail Energy on behalf of Wood River to solve this issue.

Mayor Cramer appointed Council members Boudreau and Fairbanks to head the committee 
to review employees’ job classifications and compensation rates. 

Council discussed the option of subdividing the river ground into two leases. One 
lease would be for the farm ground and the other would be for hunting rights. The 
Council has requested Bill Francis, the City Attorney to draft up two leases and 
prepare advertisements. 

The City has found a structural problem with the floor at the Fire Station. Council 
discussed the situation and came to the conclusion that the architect should be 
contacted and informed of the situation. 

The City Treasurer, John Markussen, reviewed the financial report, covering the
 month of October, with the Mayor and Council. 

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, 
Council member Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion seconded 
by Nielsen. Motion carried 4/0.

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Official 
City Council Minutes 
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
November 3, 2009

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of 
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on 
November 3, 2009. Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by 
publicized notice on October 29, 2009 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent. 
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public 
inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal business hours and on the Wood 
River’s website (woodriverne.com).

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Nielsen, Brown, Fairbanks and Dvorak. 
Council Absent: Krolikowski and Boudreau.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, City Utility, Monte Moss, and City Attorney, 
William
Francis and City Treasurer, John Markussen.
Other Present: Sgt. Quinn Webb, of the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., John Krajewski of the JK Energy 
Consulting and City Engineer, Steve Wolford and Associate, Todd Kwiecinski.
Recited the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room 
and entry hall.

Public Comments: None given.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
October 20, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Travis Fairbanks and Lee Nielsen.
Disbursements list totaling $31,058.76.
Nielsen made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded 
by Fairbanks. Motion carried 4/0.

Mr. Wolford and Mr. Kwiecinski exchanged views with the council on a possible building size for a 
Community Center /City Hall. The site which is of interest is the Old Water Tower Park, just off 
of highway 30. The Committee will make arrangements with Mr. Wolford and Mr. Kwiecinski to exchange 
ideas.

Capt. Todd Bahensky, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., presented the Law Enforcement 
coverage for the month of September and was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage reported 
was as follows: Patrol time-160hrs, Detail time-42hrs, and Criminal Investigations Division time-5hrs.

John Krajewski from JK Energy Consulting LLC presented to the council the 2009 Cost of Service/Rate 
Design Study. The purpose of this study authorized by the council is to review the electrical rates 
for the City and its electrical system, and ensure that electrical rates are adequate to pay for the 
projected upgrade expenses. The purpose of a rate design is to develop rates that reflect the cost 
of service and accomplish other goals established by the Utility.

Based on the completed analysis, it appears the existing rates will collect less revenue than 
projected increase expenses for the fiscal year 2010 and into future years. The study compared 
each class rate revenues, which are being collected from existing rates, to the amount that each
 rate class should be paying. Revenues for FY 2010 are projected to be approximately $975,000, 
while last year expenses are projected to be approximately $1.192 million, excluding use of reserves 
for rate stabilization. This indicates a rate increase of 24.9% would be necessary to ensure 
sufficient revenue to cover projected expenses. The Utility has sufficient cash reserves to reduce 
the FY 2010 rate increase to 8.1% and phase in the remainder of the necessary rate increase over
 several years. These annual rate increases of approximately 8.1% from FY 2010 through FY 2013 would 
be necessary to ensure sufficient revenue to cover projected expenses and capital improvement 
programs.

The proposed rates are competitive with neighboring utilities, even when considering the proposed 
rate increases. Rates were compared to Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), Southern Power District
 (Southern), the City of Grand Island and the City of Hastings. Residential rates were lower than 
NPPD and Southern and higher than the City of Grand Island and the City of Hastings. General Service
 rates were competitive with neighboring utilities. Most neighboring utilities are experiencing cost 
increases for a variety of reasons, including capital improvements, fuel cost increases and cost of 
generating new electrical resources. 

The proposed rate ordinance would increase summer rates more than winter rates. General Service and 
irrigation rates would increase more than residential and large light and power rates. These changes 
are consistent with the Cost of Service analysis, and should enable the Utility to maintain rates 
that are competitive, even with the projected rate increases.

The Council engaged in a deep discussion on lease options concerning the river ground that the City 
owns. One lease would be for the farm ground and the other would be for hunting rights. More 
discussion and views will be conducted at upcoming meetings.

Nielsen made the motion, after the council’s review of Stan Bilslend annual evaluation, to approve a 
pay increase of $.50 per hour and to have the pay increase retroactive to October 24th, his hiring 
date. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 4/0.

A discussion was conducted on appointing members of the council to a committee to review employee’s 
job classifications and compensation rates. This will be discussed at an upcoming meeting.

Meeting dates scheduled for December will be the 8th and 22nd.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks 
made the motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Nielsen. Motion carried 4/0.

You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at 
woodriverne.com/agendaform


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Marla Knecht, City Clerk

Official 
City Council Minutes  
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
October 20, 2009
    

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the 
City of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 
1002 Main Street, on October 20, 2009.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting 
was given in advance thereof by publishing in the Wood River Sunbeam and Grand Island 
Independent on October 15, 2009.  An agenda for the meeting was kept continuously current 
and available for public inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal 
business hours.

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken.
Council Present: Brown, Nielsen, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Council Absent: Krolikowski.
City Official Present: City Utilities, Monte Moss, and City Clerk, Marla Knecht.
		       City Treasurer, John Markussen.
Recited the Pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting 
room and hall.

Public comments: Mavis Rieter voiced concerns that they are getting red water out of their faucets. 
Mr. Moss’s response we have magnesium in the water and when you mix chlorine in the water you will 
get a red color.  Mr. Moss said he would come to check if they would call when it happens again.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
October 6, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Ed Brown and Roger Dvorak.
Disbursements total was $78,444.04.
Brown made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda with corrections to the minutes.  
Motion seconded by Dvorak with the exception of Councilman Fairbanks abstaining from the claim made 
by Fairbanks business.  Motion carried 5/0.

Fairbanks introduced Ordinance #518, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 472, the Wood River Zoning 
Ordinance, to provide for amendment of State Statue 5.12.03 of the Wood River Zoning Ordinance to 
provide for additional permitted conditional use in the general business zone entitled Warehousing 
and Storage; to remove certain permitted conditional uses entitled Tavern and Cocktail Lounge and 
Retail Motor Vehicle Sales and Service; repealing conflicting ordinances and moved that it be read 
by title and passed on its third reading.  Motion seconded by Dvorak.  Motion carried 4/1. 4-For: 
(Fairbanks, Nielsen, Boudreau and Dvorak).  1-Against: (Brown.)

Dvorak moved that Ordinance #518 be passed on its final reading by title only.  Motion seconded 
Boudreau.  Motion seconded by Dvorak.  Motion carried 4/1. 4-For: (Fairbanks, Nielsen, Boudreau 
and Dvorak).  1-Against: (Brown.)

Mr. Jerry Gewecke submitted a bill for reimbursement on sewer repairs done at his home.  After a 
thorough discussion with Mr. Gewecke, the council was very comfortable in denying the request for 
reimbursement for repairs.  (Information:  It is the responsibility of the household to connect the 
sewer line to the city line.)

Mr. Randy Hartman put in a request to use an existing well at 818 West St.  This well is located in 
the City’s right-a-way.  The well is an observation site for when there was a fuel spill years ago. 
 The council denied the request for usage.  The well is not to be used for watering purposes.

The City Treasurer, John Markussen, reviewed the financial report, covering the month of September, 
with the Mayor and Council. 

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Council member Fairbanks 
made the motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.  Motion seconded by Nielsen.  Motion carried 5/0.
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You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at 
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regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk

Official 
City Council Minutes  
City of Wood River, Nebraska 
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2009

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of 
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on 
October 6, 2009.  Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by 
publicized notice on October 1, 2009 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent. 
 An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public 
inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal business hours.

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Nielsen, Brown, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak. 
Council Absent: Krolikowski.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, City Utility, Monte Moss, and City Attorney, 
William
       Francis and City Treasurer, John Markussen.
Other Present: Sgt. Quinn Webb, of the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept. .
Recited the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting 
room and entry hall.

Public Comments: Mrs. Donna Moyer addressed the council on concerns about the Wood River’s 
horse/water fountain that is located in the old water tower park.  A proposal by the Hall 
County Historical Society was submitted to the Council two weeks ago to swap this water 
fountain for an old historical lamp they have.  Mrs. Moyer, along with other residents, 
would like to see that fountain remain in the City of Wood River.  Since this concern was 
already on the agenda, council discussion was delayed until that item came up on the agenda.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
September 22, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Ed Brown and Roger Dvorak.
Disbursements list totaling $44,346.19.
Brown made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda with the following exceptions:  
Council member Boudreau abstains from the September 22, 2009 minutes and the claim by Assurant 
Employee Benefits Insurance is pulled for further review.  Motion seconded by Boudreau. Motion 
carried 5/0.

Nielsen introduced Ordinance #518, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 472, the Wood River Zoning 
Ordinance, to provide for amendment of State Statue 5.12.03 of the Wood River Zoning Ordinance to 
provide for additional permitted conditional use in the general business zone entitled Warehousing 
and Storage; to remove certain permitted conditional uses entitled Tavern and Cocktail Lounge and 
Retail Motor Vehicle Sales and Service; repealing conflicting ordinances and move that it be read 
by title and passed on its second reading.  Motion seconded by Dvorak.  Motion carried 4/1. 4 -For: 
(Fairbanks, Nielsen, Boudreau and Dvorak).  1-Against: (Brown.)

Dave Peterson from JEO Consulting Group presented the evaluation of the Municipal Electric Substation
 and Distribution Line Relocation Study.  The City owns and operates the distribution portions of 
the electrical system, beginning with the reclosers at the NPPD substation.  The distribution system 
is a 4.16/2.4 kV that comprises of three (3) feeders that extend from the NPPD substation.  The 
City’s 4.16/2.4 kV distribution system is adequate to serve peak projected demands and is 
consistently being upgraded, but does not have an adequate system of backup capacity for redundancy 
and reliability.  The City owns two (2) 12.47/7.2 kV branch breakers at the ethanol facility 
substation which could be a source of building such a system that would have this backup capacity.
For this electrical report, the two (2) main feeders are Feeder #1 & #2.  From the NPPD substation, 
Feeder #1 currently goes north across Highway 30 and follows the east side of 140th road.   
Feeder #2 goes east along Railroad Street.  The system’s electrical kilowatt peak has historically 
occurred in the summer months of July or August with a highest peak demand of 3,045 kW in July 2005. 
 Over the five (5) year history, the summer peak demand has remained fairly constant with a 10% high 
to low range, due to annual climatic conditions.  The winter peak has increased 20% from 2,450 kW 
to 3,021 kW during the same period.  This indicated, that based on annual climatic conditions, during
 any summer or winter month of any given year, the peak demand could be achieved.  A reliable 
distribution system should include enough spare capacity in the main feeders and inner ties to allow 
for backup of all major portions of the entire system during peak conditions.  The City’s existing 
4.16/2.4 kV distribution system is adequate for peak demands, but with the loss of feeder #1 or #2,
 there is not adequate backup of system capacity.  Upgrading the distribution system voltage to 
12.47/7.2 kV would allow the entire system to be backed up should feeder #1 or #2 be lost.

John Krajewski from JK Energy Consulting LLC was presented by Dave Peterson to address the issue of 
the economic impact for the city by upgrading the utility system.  The city pays, yearly, $25,000 
to NPPD for the right to use their substation.  There are two (2) 25mwatts transformers located at 
the ethanol’s substation. The city owns 15% of this substation.  From these two (2) 25mwatts 
transformers, the city would receive 3.7mwatts.  If the city converts over to the 12.47/7.2 kV, 
the city’s kilowatt losses will be quite a bit lower plus they could save an additional amount by 
dropping NPPD’s Substation.  With the higher voltage, by converting over to the 12.47/7.2 kV, the 
city’s distribution loss would drop down to about 11kW.  Right now the city’s distribution loss is 
about 65 kW.  65kW loss translates into about 3% distribution loss.  This is electricity the city
 pays for but actually is lost in transmission because of line resistance.

This study was initiated because of the proposed Nebraska Department of Roads viaduct project with
 a new intersection for Highways 11 & 30.  This project would require the City to relocate the two
(2) main feeder lines serving the City.  Plans for this viaduct project are not scheduled to be 
finalized until November or December of this year.  Construction bids and construction are tentatively
 scheduled to start in March of 2011.  In the meantime the Council will need to decide on how and 
when to upgrade the electrical system.

Sgt. Quinn Webb, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., presented the Law Enforcement 
coverage for the month of September and was reviewed by the Mayor and Council.  The coverage 
reported was as follows: Patrol time-144hrs, Detail time-12hrs, and Criminal Investigations 
Division time-6hrs.

A discussion about the horse/water fountain was conducted.  Evaluating the concern of interested 
residents and council member wishes, the council came to the conclusion to keep the fountain and 
possibly restore it for the city.

Nielsen made the motion to approve the final payment of $7,988.00 to Maguire Iron, Inc. for the
 south water tower park exterior paint project.  Motion seconded by Fairbanks.  Motion carried 5/0.
 

Bobby Williamson, Animal Control Officer, reported to the council on the events took place in 
September 2009.

The Council exchange views about possible sites for the Community Center / City Hall.  There are 
a number of items to consider: possible site, size and design of building, capacity of community 
center, best function, as well as cost.  The Community Improvement committee will start the process 
and will bring back recommendations to the council.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve the Fire Department’s Halloween Feed with the city contributing 
$500 to the cost of the feed.  Motion seconded by Boudreau.  Motion carried 5/0.

Dvorak made the motion to approve the renewal Web Server Agreement with Elite Web Concepts.  Motion 
seconded by Fairbanks.  Motion carried 5/0.

Meeting dates scheduled for November will be the 3rd and 17th.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks
 made the motion to adjourn at 8:49 p.m.  Motion seconded by Nielsen.  Motion carried 5/0.

You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at 
woodriverne.com/agendaform

__________________________
Marla Knecht, City Clerk

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of 
Wood River, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, 
on September 8, 2009. Notice of the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof 
by publicized notice on September 3, 2009 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent. 
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection
 at the City Office of the public body during normal business hours.

Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Krolikowski, Nielsen, Fairbanks, Boudreau, Dvorak and Brown arriving at 7:05 p.m. 
Council Absent: none.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, City Utility, Monte Moss, and City Treasurer, John 
Markussen.
Other Present: Sgt. Quinn Webb, of the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept.
Recited the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room 
and entry hall.

Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
August 18, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Lee Nielsen and Vince Boudreau.
Disbursements list totaling $94,282.60.
Nielsen made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded 
by Boudreau with the exception of Councilman Dvorak abstaining from August 18, 2009meeting minutes.
 Motion carried 6/0.

Krolikowski introduced Ordinance #516 to amend Section 4-820 of the Wood River’s Municipal Code 
dealing with any collector of garbage or refuse to start the collection therefore in residential 
district at 6:00 a.m. year round and moved that it be read by title and approved on its first 
reading by title only and that the statutory rule requiring that Ordinance #516 be read by title 
on three (3) different days be dispensed with. Motion seconded by Boudreau. Motion carried 6/0.

Boudreau moved that Ordinance #516 be passed and approved on its final reading by title only. 
Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.

Dvorak introduced Ordinance #517 to provide a minimum rate for Emergency Medical Services delivered 
by the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Technicians and moved that it be read by title and 
approved on its first reading by title only and that the statutory rule requiring that Ordinance 
#517 be read by title on three (3) different days be dispensed with. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. 
Motion carried 6/0.

Krolikowski moved that Ordinance #517 be passed and approved on its final reading by title only. 
Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 6/0.

Sgt. Quinn Webb, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., presented the Law Enforcement 
coverage for the month of August and was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage reported 
was as follows: Patrol time-190hrs, Detail time-23hrs, and Criminal Investigations Division 
time-0hrs.

Boudreau made the motion to have Lagoon Pumping and Dredging out of Columbus, Nebraska to do the 
Wastewater Treatment Plant biosolids removal and land application for the quoted cost of $8,261.99.
 Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion carried 6/0.

Dvorak made the motion to proceed out of the regular session at 7:15 p.m. and into the Public 
Budget Hearing and Budget Summary. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.

Purpose of the Budget Hearing was to hear support, criticism, suggestions or observations of 
taxpayers relating to the proposed budget. Notification of the hearing was published on September 3,
 2009. A copy of the publication of the Budget Hearing was provided to the Mayor, Council and 
those present in the agenda. City Treasurer, John Markussen reviewed with the council the total 
proposed budget figures and projections.

Nielsen made the motion to proceed out of the Public Budget Hearing and Budget Summary at 7:35 p.m.
 and back to the regular session. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.

Fairbanks made the motion to approve exceeding the allowable growth rate by an additional 1%.
 Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 6/0.

Dvorak made the motion to adopt the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for the City of Wood River 
with a general tax asking of $405,125.71and bond tax asking of $34,387.47 for a total of $439,513.18. 
Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion passed 5/1. 5-For: (Brown, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, 
Boudreau and Dvorak). 1-Against: (Nielsen.)

Krolikowski made the motion to proceed out of the regular session at 7:42 p.m. and into the Special 
Hearing to set final tax request. Motion seconded by Boudreau. Motion carried 6/0.

The purpose of the Special Hearing was to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions of 
taxpayers relating to setting the final tax request at a different amount then the prior year tax 
request.

Fairbanks made the motion to proceed out of the Special Hearing at 7:47 p.m. and back into the 
regular session. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.

Dvorak made the motion to adopt the 2009-2010 proposed property tax request for general fund of 
$405,125.71 with a proposed tax rate of $.50 and bond of $34,387.47 with a proposed tax rate 
of .0424405 for a total tax rate of .5424405. Tax rate is slightly lower than previous year 
by .0329009. Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion passed 5/1. 5-For: (Brown, Krolikowski, 
Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak). 1-Against: (Nielsen). 

Nielsen made the motion to approve for Marla Knecht’s request to attend the 2009 NMPP’s Annual 
Computer Refresher Course to be held at the LaQuinta Inn in North Platte on Monday, October 19, 2009.
 The City Office will be closed on that day. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.

A discussion was conducted on an issue pertaining to employee’s living out of the city limits. 
No action was required. 

The Maltman Public Library presented to the council a report covering the month of August 2009. 
The report includes circulation of 312 books and computer use of 33 patrons. The library replaced 
the old air conditioner unit with a new bigger unit. Twelve adult book selections were purchased
 during the month of August.

Meeting dates scheduled for October will be the 6th and 20th.

As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember
 Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Motion seconded by Nielsen. Motion carried 6/0.

You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at 
woodriverne.com/agendaform

__________________________
Marla Knecht, City Clerk